Let’s STUFF THE BUS! SCHS Student Council is collecting nonperishable food items on November 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the Band Boosters Craft Show. Help us make a difference for local families this holiday season.
5 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE COMING UP! Swartz Creek families, mark your calendars! Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place November 9–12. This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, celebrate student progress, and work together to support student success! CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: Monday, November 9 * Elementary & High School Conferences: 5–8 PM Tuesday, November 10 * Middle School Conferences: 4–7 PM Wednesday, November 11 * Elementary Conferences: 1–3:30 PM & 5–7 PM * High School Conferences: 3–6 PM Thursday, November 12 * Middle School Conferences: 3–6 PM IMPORTANT HALF-DAY REMINDERS: Wednesday, November 11 * Grades K–5: AM Half Day * Grades 6–12: Full Day Friday, November 13 * All students K–12: AM Half Day AM Half-Day Dismissal Times: * High School: 10:20 AM * Middle School/VLC: 10:30 AM * Elementary Schools: 11:40 AM We look forward to connecting with our Dragon families! Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education!
10 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
LET’S TURN SWARTZ CREEK YELLOW FOR ZACH! Zach Chittle is a 15-year-old Swartz Creek High School student who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. On Monday, November 2, we’re asking our entire Dragon family and the Swartz Creek community to wear YELLOW to show Zach and his family just how much support surrounds them! Students, staff, families, alumni, local businesses, and neighbors… let’s come together for Zach! Wear yellow, snap a picture, and share it on social media with #YellowForZach! One Student. One District. One Community.
11 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

There was an error in the SCMS newsletter. There is no school on Tuesday, November 3.

Here is the correct newsletter link: SCMS Newsletter

We apologize for the mistake.

11 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear SCCS Families,

Happy November!

Our November school newsletters are here! Inside, you'll find important information about parent-teacher conferences this month, upcoming events, important dates, and highlights from across our schools.

Please take a few minutes to review your school's newsletter so you don't miss any important updates.

Dieck Newsletter
Elms Newsletter
Gaines Newsletter
Morrish Newsletter
SCHS Newsletter
SCMS Newsletter
Syring Newsletter
VLC Newsletter

Go Dragons!

11 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Please be aware of road closures that are coming in November. DETOUR NOTICES (Updated): MDOT intends to close Miller Road at the overpass for much of November. The official detour route includes Bristol and Elms Roads, which can be difficult to navigate at high traffic times. Please look to make accommodations as needed to safely and timely transit the area. In addition, we have been notified that W Maple Avenue, between Elms and Linden will be closed from November 2nd until November 8th per the Genesee County Road Commission.
14 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Elms Road Elementary ONLY is closed today, Tuesday, October 20, due to a water issue. All other SCCS buildings are open today and will operate as scheduled.
23 days ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

SCCS FAMILIES — WE NEED YOUR HELP BY OCTOBER 6!

We are asking ALL SCCS families to complete the Educational Benefits Application by October 6.

It takes less than 5 minutes, requires just one application per family, and every completed application matters. These applications help determine important state and federal funding for programs and services that benefit our students.

Elementary families: Check those backpacks! A flyer with information about the application is being sent home with students today.

Coming to Literacy Night at Morrish on Thursday? We’ll have staff and Chromebooks available to help any SCCS family complete the application on the spot!

Please don’t assume your family doesn’t need to complete it. We need participation from ALL SCCS families.

🔗 https://swartzcreek.familyportal.cloud

Deadline: October 6
Less than 5 minutes. One application per family. A BIG impact for SCCS students.

about 1 month ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
CENTRAL EUROPE 2028 — ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! Attention families of students currently in grades 7–11! Enrollment is officially open for our June 2028 Central Europe adventure! We’ll explore incredible cities, experience new cultures, see unforgettable historic sites, and make memories that will last a lifetime. We are hitting 6 countries in this tour: Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria! 📅 Travel: June 2028 🎒 Who can enroll: Current students in grades 7–11 and their families 🔗 Enroll & see trip details: EF Tours – Central Europe 2028 [https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/3082937CA?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Spots are limited, so families interested in joining the SCHS Globetrotters are encouraged to enroll early! QUESTIONS Please contact Mrs. Michalczuk at lmichalczuk@swcrk.org
about 1 month ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
You’re invited to K–5 Literacy Night at Morrish Elementary! 🗓️ Thursday, October 1 ⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m. 📍 Morrish Elementary This special evening is open to ALL K–5 students and families across Swartz Creek Community Schools, no matter which elementary school you attend! 🍕 FREE pizza dinner for families 📚 Fun activities to support reading and writing 📖 Book Fair open for shopping ❤️ Time together as a family! Still have your RSVP form? You can turn it in TOMORROW! We’d love to know you’re coming so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see lots of our Dragon families there!
about 1 month ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
With deep sympathy, we share the passing of bus driver​ Chuck Masterson, who passed away today. Chuck was part of our Dragon team for over four years. He also transported many of our athletic teams for their events. Chuck never missed a cheer competition, even if he wasn’t their bus driver. He made a positive impact on students and his colleagues in the transportation department. Chuck’s kindness was a bright light in our Dragon community, and he will be deeply missed.

Grief counselors and social workers will be available at SCHS, SCMS, Elms Road Elementary, and the bus garage starting tomorrow to support staff and students during this time. Please keep Chuck’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
about 2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
A FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR OUR K-5 FAMILIES! With the school year underway, we wanted to share a quick reminder about our new elementary school hours. Our elementary school day is now 8:25 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Doors open at 8:15 a.m., and school begins promptly at 8:25 a.m. Students arriving after 8:25 a.m. are considered tardy and will need to be checked in at the school office by a parent or guardian. Thank you for helping us get our Dragons to school on time and ready for a great day of learning!
about 2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤! ❤️The parade starts at 5 PM Friday (parade lineup starts at 4:15 on the south side of the middle school). 🤍Athletic stadium gates open at 5:30 PM. ❤️The game starts at 7 PM. 🤍Be sure to stay after the game and watch our amazing band perform. ❤️No re-entry to the stadium. Tickets • Tickets are $5 each • Or grab a 10-punch pass for $30 (that’s a $20 savings)! • Etickets available online through the Hudl Fan app or browser: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mi/swartz-creek/organization/10865/swartz-creek-high-school/tickets • Cash sales available at the gate. Come out and support our Dragons!
about 2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
What’s happening at your child’s school this month? There’s a LOT of information coming at families at the beginning of a new school year, and your school’s September newsletter puts the most important building-specific information all in one place. Upcoming dates, events, reminders, procedures and what’s happening inside your child’s school are just a click away. Take a few minutes this weekend to read your school’s September newsletter. Dieck Elementary School [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Des/dc39c6a1-dba1-4dda-b415-ad1196c106cd/September-Dieck-Family-Newsletter.pdf?disposition=inline] Elms Road Elementary School [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Eres/61283a9c-d99e-4556-a380-e146e46d33b5/Elms-Family-Newsletter-September-4%2C-2026.pdf?disposition=inline] Gaines Elementary School [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Ges/2c34ad18-15dc-4dd4-9bda-7e44c02c4f5b/Gaines-Family-Newsletter-September-1%2C-2026-%281%29.pdf?disposition=inline] Morrish Elementary School [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Mes/85f986cb-71b3-46ab-9e43-0bc19ded20da/Morrish-Family-Newsletter--9.2.26-Newsletter.pdf?disposition=inline] Syring Elementary School [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Ses/e8269193-aa31-4ca1-8bdd-3b7ec6551d1b/Syring-September-Newsletter.pdf?disposition=inline] Swartz Creek Middle School [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yrNqVI94i3GOG2goQVQ9p20JqG5_dwJb/view] Swartz Creek High School [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Schs/2b524703-9268-4a65-8153-28fb92fc4a99/HS-Newsletter-9-1-26.pdf?disposition=inline] Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center [https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3693/Scvlc/be83a682-30ed-47b3-b56d-0a0e8adedca7/VLC---Family-Newsletter-September-1%2C-2026.pdf?disposition=inline] Have a great weekend!
2 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dragons, it’s almost time!

The first day of the 2026–2027 school year is Monday, August 31, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! Please remember that Monday is a half-day, with students attending in the afternoon.

First Day Schedule — Monday, August 31
Swartz Creek High School
Doors open: 11:00 a.m.
School hours: 11:16 a.m.–2:20 p.m.

Swartz Creek Middle School
Doors open: 11:00 a.m.
School hours: 11:26 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Elementary Schools
Doors open: 12:20 p.m.
School hours: 12:30–3:25 p.m.

Beginning Tuesday, September 1
Students may enter their buildings at the following times each day:

High School: 7:00 a.m.
Middle School & VLC: 7:15 a.m.
Elementary Schools: 8:15 a.m.

We Want to See Your First-Day Photos!
We’ve created a new First Day of School 2026–2027 sign featuring our CREEK Code, and we’d love to see our Dragons with it!

Save the attached sign and print it for your child to hold in their first-day photo.

No printer? No problem! Save the sign to your phone or computer and add it to the first-day picture you take.

Then email your photo to mcorbat@swcrk.org with your child’s first name, and we will feature it on our district Facebook page.

Whether it’s a very first day of school, the start of senior year, or somewhere in between, we’re excited to have our Dragons back together.

It’s a great day to be a Dragon! ❤️🤍🐉

3 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

The first day of school is almost here! As we prepare to welcome our Dragons back on Monday, August 31, each of our schools has put together a back-to-school newsletter filled with important information to help families prepare for the new school year.

We encourage you to carefully read through the newsletter for your child’s school, as each contains important building-specific information, dates, reminders, procedures, and other details you’ll want to know before the first day.

Please click your child’s school below to view the newsletter:

Dieck Elementary School
Elms Road Elementary School
Gaines Elementary School
Morrish Elementary School
Syring Elementary School
Swartz Creek Middle School
Swartz Creek High School

Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center

We know there is a lot of information to take in as a new school year begins, and these newsletters are a great place to start.

We’re looking forward to seeing our Dragons back in our buildings on August 31 and to a great 2026–2027 school year!

3 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
OPEN HOUSE REMINDER Next Thursday, August 27, we’re excited to welcome our Dragons and their families back for Open House! Middle School Schedule Pick-Up: 1:00–3:00 PM and 4:00–6:00 PM Open House: 4:30–5:30 PM Picture Day: September 1 Elementary Schools Open House: 6:00–7:00 PM Classroom placement letters will be mailed Friday, August 21. Early 5s & Kindergarten Families Parents will attend with their child on the first day of school from 1:00–2:00 PM for a special welcome. Additional information will be included with classroom placement letters. We look forward to welcoming our Dragons back and kicking off a great new school year!
3 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools

Dear Swartz Creek Families,

This is a reminder that transportation requests for the 2026-2027 school year must be completed by Friday, August 21.

If your child will be riding a school bus this school year or attending AM and/or PM Latchkey, please carefully review the Transportation Instructions linked below and complete the required Transportation Change Request form in your PowerSchool/PowerParent account.

Important reminders:

• You must answer “YES” to the question asking if your student needs transportation. If YES is not selected, your child will not be assigned to a bus.

• Complete the form carefully, selecting the appropriate transportation option (AM, PM, or both) and the correct pick-up/drop-off location.

• Transportation requests may take up to 5 business days to be processed and assigned.

The Transportation Instructions also include information about setting up StopFinder, the district’s bus tracking app, as well as transportation instructions for students attending AM and/or PM Latchkey.

Click Here: 2026-2027 Transportation Instructions

Please complete any necessary transportation requests no later than Friday, August 21 to help ensure your child’s transportation is in place for the start of the school year (*only if there are changes from last school year).

Questions?

For questions or assistance with PowerSchool/PowerParent, please contact Nikki Frye at 810-591-2385 or nfrye@swcrk.org.

For all transportation-related questions, please contact John Miehm at 810-591-2113 or jmiehm@swcrk.org.

Thank you for your attention to this important deadline.

Swartz Creek Community Schools

3 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
Leadership updates for 2026–2027

Following approval by the Swartz Creek Community Schools Board of Education last night, we are excited to announce our administrative leadership team for the upcoming school year, including two new elementary principal appointments.

Please join us in congratulating:

Rebecca Trent – Principal, Morrish Elementary
Kellie Robertson – Principal, Gaines Elementary

Our 2026–2027 building leadership team:

Swartz Creek High School
Jamie Dammann – Principal
Joshua Attwood – Assistant Principal
Amy Hart – Assistant Principal

Swartz Creek Middle School
Theresa Anderson – Principal
Joseph Spencer – Assistant Principal

Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center/Athletics
Adrian Trzebiatowski – Director of Virtual Learning and Athletic Director

Syring Elementary
Brandie Bevel – Principal

Dieck Elementary
Heather Briggs – Principal

Elms Elementary
Shauntel Manning – Principal

Morrish Elementary
Rebecca Trent – Principal

Gaines Elementary
Kellie Robertson – Principal

These administrative updates are part of a thoughtful restructuring designed to reflect current enrollment while maintaining strong leadership and support for our students and staff.

We are excited about the team that will lead our Dragons into the 2026–2027 school year.

3 months ago, Swartz Creek Community Schools
MS Fall sport players and parents!

There has been a change of location for the middle school player/parent meeting. We will be holding the player/parent meeting at the Cage fieldhouse on August 18th at 6:30pm.

If you have any questions please contact the athletic office.
3 months ago, Morgan Farley